Capital Southwest Corporation Stock News

Capital Southwest: 10% Quality Yield Has Its Price

DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced an increase to the total commitments under its senior secured credit facility (the “Corporate Credit F...

Capital Southwest offers a 9.1% yield, conservative portfolio, low expense ratio, and strong balance sheet, making it a solid high-income investment. Ladder Capital provides a 7.7% yield, high-quality loan portfolio, low leverage, and is trading at meaningful discount to undepreciated book value. Both companies benefit from internal management, aligning shareholder and management interests, and...

Insider buying in Golub Capital BDC and Capital Southwest suggests potential for higher share prices, despite recent sector retraction due to anticipated lower interest rates. Golub Capital BDC offers an attractive investment with a 2.5% discount to NAV, a strong balance sheet, and significant insider buying. I currently rate them a buy. Capital Southwest still trades at a 51.4% premium above i...

As fall approaches, twelve smaller financial institutions are set to increase dividends, averaging a 7.6% increase. My investment strategy focuses on companies with consistent dividend growth and outperforming benchmarks, using data from U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ. SCHD outperformed most companies with a 197% total return over the past decade, with BR and CSWC showing notable performance.

Uncertainty surrounds interest rate direction for the rest of the year, influenced by conflicting economic indicators and consumer sentiment. I highlight 2 stocks that are well-positioned for wherever interest rates may land this year. Capital Southwest is a well-positioned BDC with low expenses, a conservative investment strategy, a strong balance sheet, and consistent dividend growth.

Hercules Capital, Inc. and Ladder Capital Corp are top picks in their sectors, offering high and well-covered dividends supported by robust cash flows and low leverage. Hercules offers a 10.5% yield with a low-cost structure and expertise in tech and life sciences. Ladder provides a 7.8% yield with a conservative loan portfolio, significant insider ownership, and strong financial performance.

My income stream keeps growing, enabling my portfolio to keep rapidly growing. Capital Southwest hiked its dividend once more and continues to show its strength in the face of a recession. Meet your expenses head-on, with recurring income, instead of destroying your portfolio slowly.